Hello, I just moved into an apartment with such a lock and I can't bear to take this huge key with me, so I'm looking for a smart lock. Do you know what brand exactly this type of lock will support? HomeKit support is a must. Thanks!

Hey, I'm currently struggling with Siri. Whenever I tried to give Siri a command, she was reacting to my iPhone in my pocket instead of the Homepod right next to me. This wouldn't be a problem if Siri on the iPhone still knew what room you were in, but it would only pick a room […]

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I love HomeKit gadgets and turning my place into a smart home, but I live in a rental property. I wonder if there are others like me with the same dilemma. On the one hand, the owner allows me to make any changes I see fit (mainly because they increase their value), on the other […]

I'm looking to buy a smart plug but I don't have a hub. Are there smart plugs that I can operate from Apple Home that don't require a hub (ie home hub/apple tv/etc.)? i.e. philips hue smart plug, kasa tp link, I know these are homekit compatible but can't figure out if they will require […]

Hello everyone! I am extremely fascinated by smart technology! Does anyone know where to start, what to have in a household to deal with? I already have a Phillips Hue bridge light, but only one lamp has this smart bulb that is controlled via Google Home. I would love recommendations and what to start with! […]

I have a rather annoying problem with my Aqara m2 home hub. It never reconnects to my internet. We had a storm that knocked out the power. When the power came back, the hub did not connect. I had to reset it and reset all my devices and automations again from scratch. Yes, total scratch. […]

Hi, I recently installed 5 WiZ filament bulbs and connected them to HomeKit via Matter. After setup, everything looked good and worked as it should. The next day they started to become unresponsive, but they are controlled very well with the WiZ V2 app. I deleted and reinstalled them but had the same problem after […]

After finally deciding to upgrade to the new HomeKit architecture, Arlo stopped streaming to the Home app in iOS 17.4. I can still see the stream in the Arlo app. The video stream is also viewable on Apple Watch Series 9 and iMac. Is this an iOS issue? Is there anything I can do to […]

I've had HomeKit and hue for years, but since they removed the iPad as a hub, does anyone have a good alternative for Siri to run smart home? Couldn't find anything else on this sub, but if it's already been asked, let me know.

I'm trying to connect my idiot fan to wifi. It has a somewhat interesting setup. Uses a single three-way switch to control fan speed (low and high). It has a second switch on the front that provides a timer function and provides power to the gear selector rocker switch. I would like to find out […]

Does anyone have experience with whole house humidifiers? I'm getting one in my new house, but I have no idea if it can be made "smart" and controlled via HomeKit

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a smart lock for this door. The door is for a small passage into the yard. Thank you in advance

So I recently purchased the Yale assure lock 2 plus (Bluetooth) along with Apple's HomePod mini. I have to say, I'm less than impressed with Apple's HomeKit functionality. The only two benefits I see are: i. Home key. ii. Sharing between people who are part of Apple Home. What I don't like: i. Can't manage […]

I am in the United States with radiators and the US part is significant because it greatly limits my options. I'm looking at upgrading my Netatmo smart valve and thermostat system, which works for the most part, to something that offers more features (like more than ten rooms) and features (remote sensors not on the […]

I know the Athom presence sensor has been used by many Home Assistant users, but I didn't know they had a HomeKit version until recently; so unofficial lol. So I ordered 3 of their HomeKit flashing sensors and was wondering if anyone has tried these? I should be getting them in a few days and […]

Hello from France! I am currently looking to purchase a HomeKit/Homekit Secure Video compatible camera. I would like to have the record on iCloud and not on the provider's cloud. So I'm thinking of the following brands: - Eve : but reviews on Amazon are average - Netatmo : same - Arlo : no need […]

How can I create a system with a timer that repeats at a specified interval? Do I have to create a scene manually for each start/stop? That would take some time, considering that I have additional needs than what is written above.

Any idea if this Enerline thermostat can be made smart or replaced with a compatible smart thermostat? The heater is a Nilan EC9 exhaust air heat pump.

I recently added some Tapo L535E bulbs connected via Matter QR codes to Home. I have several automations set up to stop them at certain times, but they don't actually stop. They register as "disabled" in the Home controls, but are enabled. I can manually increase then back to 0 the dimmer control and it […]

Are you using the program created by Ecobee or are you just using scenes to dictate when the temperature should change? Being on a schedule sometimes doesn't fit what we do

I was adding a YoLink device to Home Assistant and noticed that my integrations had three HomeKit bridges, but I have no idea what they are? I think I have a Top Greener smart plug, but I have no idea what the other devices might be. I tried searching for the device string in hopes […]

Some days my devices take up to 20 seconds and more to react. Sometimes I don't have an answer either. But compared to the other apps like Hue and Aqara, the devices react quite quickly. The problem is only in the Apple Home app. Does anyone have the same problem? An update to iOS 17.4 […]

Like many, I'm dealing with the post-December holiday season and smart plugs no longer needed. Various suggestions have been shared in the past and this is yet another one. As you all know, when the last device is removed from an automation, the entire automation is removed. It's not ideal. I was already using Service […]

It would be nice if Aqara produced a power cut off module, but they don't, so I plan to make my own with a water leak sensor. We have a septic pump running, pumping effluent into the field. The control box is supplied on a 15A circuit with only one adjacent GFCI outlet on the […]

A few days ago I noticed that the temperature around the house was not what the automation should set. Automations set Mysa thermostats through scenes (eg a scene that sets all thermostats to 16°C, which is triggered by an automaton when everyone has left). After trying to run the scenes manually, I noticed that they […]

I have an Encode Plus Smart lock. I've had it for a few years now. I've never had a problem with it. I usually use Apple Watch Series 9 to open it. All of a sudden when I put the watch in front of it, it registers like it's working, but nothing happens. It says […]

This is quite confusing. I have several cabinet door sensors in my house. I use native HomeKit aquara context sensors. The automation is very simple: open contact sensor, turn on the cabinet light. Closed, light out. This works perfectly about 75-80% of the time. However, randomly and without explanation, even though HomeKit itself shows that […]

Since updating the app to version 10.5.0, all my Essentials bulbs and lights are unresponsive. Restarted the home hub, reset the router and removed an accessory as a test and it could not be added again. No response in the Nanoleaf app. Other devices that use HomeKit are fine.

I am so overwhelmed. We are building a new home and so far we and our builder have met with 2 contractors with our A/V/Smart Home wish list. The first makes a lot of million dollar beach houses (second or third homes). He showed us the Control4 system (although he didn't pressure us, to be […]

I live in an apartment complex and have to go down a few stairs to check on my washing machine. Is it possible to set up an automation to notify me when cycles are complete? maybe through sound….tell me your thoughts

I want to install a Philips Hue light strip inside our sliding wardrobes. Are there contact switch solutions on the market that operate on pressure and would turn the lights on and off when the sliding doors open and close?

I know this is not new. And I feel like I've tried all the normal suggestions. But the frequency of alerts is so maddening that I have to mute my cameras most of the time, defeating their purpose. The picture below is my child approaching and leaving his room. 4 notifications back to back. And […]